Accidents - Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders - 6-15 years old - Year 2004 - Upper Trunk

Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 12
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National Electronic Injury Surveillance System Accidents Records

Date: 12/20/2004	Age: 6 years	Sex: Male	Race: Black/African American
Location: Home		Fire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: Upper Trunk		Diagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders, Day wear
2ND DEGREE CHEST WALL/FACIAL BURNS FROM CANDLE BURNING WITH SHIRT C ATCHING ON FIRE/DID NOT MENTION IF FIRE DEPT ATTENDED
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)

Date: 06/24/2004	Age: 10 years	Sex: Male	Race: Other
Location: Home		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Upper Trunk		Diagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders
PT. GOT BURNED ON CHEST & STOMACH BY A CANDLE, AT HOME DX: BURN
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

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